Happy #EarthDay ! We must protect this precious planet we call home—leaving it better than we found it.

Johnson’s plan appears to offer a palatable path. Not everything sought, but seemingly an acceptable step. We need to dig into the details, but the dire urgency of aid to Ukraine & Israel makes immediate action imperative. politico.com/news/2024/04/1…

This is a moment of reckoning for Boeing. Today at 11:00AM, my Subcommittee will hear from a Boeing whistleblower & other firsthand accounts of a broken safety culture & the potential risk of a catastrophic safety failure. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

This landmark decision will be life-changing for thousands of Afghanistan & Iraq war veterans. We have an obligation to care for our veterans & this decision—guaranteeing full access to educational benefits—reaffirms that promise. apnews.com/article/suprem…

HAPPENING NOW: A deluge of disinformation, deepfakes, & distorted voices threatens our democracy. We have the power, indeed obligation, to stop this AI nightmare because this world of disinformation doesn’t have to be our future. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Truly gut-wrenching. More young people are committing suicide at younger & younger ages. That’s why I’ve joined colleagues in introducing the Child Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety Act to support care & counseling wherever children can be reached.

Supporters & leaders of CT’s Shore Line Trolley Museum gathered for their annual dinner, marking tremendous progress toward restoring cars damaged by flooding from severe storms. Proud to have helped secure $1.2 million in FEMA funding, which they’re putting to good use.

Marking its 300th anniversary, Shelton’s United Church of Christ celebrated in a Sunday service filled with song, faith, & inspiration. It has been a beacon of hope & light in times that may seem discouraging & difficult.

A rousing Happy 100th Birthday celebration for Aldo Zordan, a decorated veteran, great family man, one of the greatest of the greatest generation. Proud to join 4 generations, many friends, & Mayor Carbone.

I am deeply honored to celebrate America's Borinqueneers like Celestino Cordova. I was proud to lead the effort to recognize their bravery & skill with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Strong bodyguard this year for the UConn Huskies Men’s Basketball Victory Parade.

Coach Dan Hurley & NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion UConn Huskies share joy & pride with more than 50K fans—talking 3-peat! A very special day.

Strengthening our background check system & closing the gun seller loophole will save lives. Great to see the Biden Admin implementing the Bipartisan Safety Communities Act & stemming the flow of illegally acquired firearms.

We need to make sure that forever chemicals like PFAS are forever gone. Fantastic to see President Biden & U.S. EPA taking actionable steps to get forever chemicals out of our drinking water—keeping Americans safe & healthy.

Tick borne diseases cruelly debilitate & destroy lives—a menace growing worse as the number & variety of ticks & diseases multiply every year. I’m proud to announce major new funding—millions of dollars—to fight Lyme & other pathogens as well as the creatures that carry them.

Huge congratulations to back-to-back national champs UConn Men's Basketball!

This incredibly impressive team has shown grit, determination, & heart throughout the entire season. Coach Hurley is an incredible leader & mentor. It’s been a joy to watch the team’s historic run.